French Foliage Rainbow Masking

Stampin' Up! has some fabulous Fall stamp sets available right now!  I love the new Wonderfall with the matching Autumn Accents die.  The two-step Gently Falling leaf set is so fun and versatile.  And, I still adore the lovely leaves and collage elements in French Foliage!  So many great sets to choose from—why not get them all?!

Foliage mask - two cool

CASEd from Kay Kalthoff at Stamping To Share.

I hadn't yet used my French Foliage set this season, so when I saw this card design from Kay Kalthoff, I couldn't wait to try it with these pretty leaf images! 

These two cool cards feature a blended sponging technique with a mask. 

Foliage mask - oranges

I started by masking the Very Vanilla card stock with some a couple of torn pieces of scrap card stock.  I used Dotto repositionable adhesive to temporarily tack down the mask. 

Next comes the sponging!  Beginning with the Old Olive, I sponged on heavy amounts of color, feathering it out a little lighter where it transitioned into the next color.  I blended More Mustard ink into that, then added Cajun Craze on the opposite side.

TIP: Don't be afraid to keep applying more and more ink to the area.  You want the color to fully saturate the card stock for rich, complete coverage. Sponge until no white spots are showing through. 

Foliage mask - oranges sponging

Once your rainbow is completely blended, stamp your French Foliage (or other sets) leaf images in Early Espresso.  You can do this with the mask still in place, or without the mask, which I preferred.

Foliage mask - blues

I tried some blue tones on my second card. I began with Old Olive again, but this time blended it into Tempting Turquoise and Pacific Point! 

Foliage mask - blues sponging

OOOhhhh!  I love how this one turned out!

Foliage mask - blues 2

After sponging and stamping leaves, I added a Perfectly Penned sentiment (hey, that's one of those sets that's now being offered as Single Stamps!)

When the stamping was done, I ran the entire piece through the Big Shot with the Woodgrain Texture Impressions Folder. 

TIP: The Woodgrain folder embosses very deeply, so Kay recommended adding a piece of Vellum Card Stock to the inside of your embossing folder (the side with the logos) to eliminate any possible tearing of the card stock.

Foliage mask - blues button

Both cards are embellished with some Victoria Crochet Trim and a Designer Bronze Button, and this card has a Linen Thread bow.

Foliage mask - carmen

Created by Carmen DeBruce, Too Cool Demo Team member.

Carmen DeBruce saw the same awesome card by Kay and this way her take on it!  I really like the use of the script, and the vertical positioning!  Also includes Fabulous Phrases sentiment and Summer Starfruit Stitched Satin Ribbon.

Talk about versatile!  These cards could be used for masculine birthdays, thank yous, sympathy, get well wishes and more!  I think I'll have to make a bunch of these up to have on hand! 

Complete Supply List:

You can find all the supplies to create these projects and more at my Online Store! 

Or, come and make this project and two others at my Wow Technique Class on Thursday, October 18th!  Contact me today to sign up! 

Angie 

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